News for
February 18, 2026

 

By Myrna Trauntvein
TN Correspondent

Juab County Commissioners agree that it was uncomfortable to note how many cases of domestic violence and sex abuse cases there are in Juab County.

Amy Taylor, Juab County Victim’s Advocate, reported the statistics for FY (Fiscal Year) 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 year to date,

“I am required to report to the county commission two times a year,” said Taylor.

A fiscal year represents a 12-month period used by governments for accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Unlike the calendar year (January-December), a fiscal year can start in any month but most commonly July 1 to June 30.

The final report for July 2024 through June 2025, showed that Nephi had 101 domestic violence cases, 21 sexual abuse cases, 28 other for a total of 150 cases and 47.47 percent of the county total.

“Other” is a category used for abusive behaviors that do not fit neatly into the primary classifications such as: coercive control and psychological abuse; stalking, following; harassment; isolation; intimidation; gaslighting/mental abuse; threats; economic/financial abuse; technology-facilitated abuse; destruction of property.

Often, these “other” behaviors are more psychologically damaging and more predictive of future fatal violence than physical bruises. Recognizing them as abuse is critical for safety planning and legal protection.

Levan had 22 domestic violence cases, 0 sexual abuse, 19 other for 41 and a total of 12.97 percent; Mona had 7 domestic violence cases, 0 sexual abuse, and 14 other for a total of 21 and 6.65 percent; Eureka had 15 domestic violence cases, 0 sexual abuse, 3 other for a total of 18 and 5.70 percent; Rocky Ridge had 10 domestic violence, 0 sexual abuse, and 1 other for a total of 11 and 3.48 percent; Juab County had 4 domestic violence, 2 sexual abuse, 51 other, for a total of 57 and 18.04 percent; other 9 domestic abuse, 6 sexual abuse, 3 other 18 total for 5.70 percent.

Other refers to crimes investigated or reported by state troopers, state police, or specialized state-level law enforcement, state or federal park police, and federal agencies.

“I look at the other number and it is high,” said Marty Palmer, commissioner.

“Those are usually cases at the Sand Dunes or along freeways or highways, for example,” said Taylor. “Some are just people who come here.”

In total for the county, there were 168 domestic violence cases, 29 sexual abuse cases, 119 other for a total of 316 cases and, of course, 100 percent.

To date, beginning in July, Nephi has had 47 domestic violence cases, 5 sexual abuse cases, 14 other for a total of 66 and 42.86 percent of the county total.

Levan has 5 domestic abuse cases, 0 sexual abuse, 8 other for a total of 13 and 8.44 percent; Mona has 16 domestic abuse, 4 sexual abuse, 4 other for total of 24 and 15.58 percent; Eureka has 10 domestic abuse, 4 sexual abuse, 2 other for a total of 16 and 10.39 percent; Rocky Ridge has a zero for all categories; Juab County has 13 domestic abuse, 0 sexual abuse, 16 other for a total of 29 and 18.83 percent; Other has 4 domestic abuse, 0 sexual abuse, 2 other for a total of 6 and 3.90 percent.

In all, the county had 95 domestic violence cases, 13 sexual abuse cases, 46 other cases for a total of 154.

“It looks like domestic violence is up,” said Clinton Painter, commission chairman. “It is always disappointing to me to see that.”

“It goes in waves,” said Taylor. “We have a shelter and a resource center to help victims.”

The shelter is in Provo but victims can receive counseling in the immediate area, she said.

As a victim’s advocate Taylor supports, informs, and empowers individuals affected by crime, abuse, or trauma, by helping them navigate the legal system and access resources. She provides crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, court accompaniment, and assistance with protection orders, restitution, and compensation forms.

Victim’s advocates help victims understand their rights, assist with victim impact statements, and ensure their voice is heard.

She offers crisis Intervention and support by offering immediate emotional support, crisis counseling, and safety planning after a traumatic event.

“The statistics are all terrible,” said Painter.

He said that he likes to think those in the county live in a happy place but some were suffering.

“I am glad they have you to help them out,” he said.